Downsize

Pronunciation

Origin

- + size

Full definition of downsize

Verb

1. (intransitive) To reduce in size or number.The company chose to downsize by laying off half of its workers.
2. (transitive) To reduce the workforce of.They downsized the division by offering attractive early-retirement packages and selling off an office building.
3. (transitive) To terminate the employment of.Joe got downsized and became a plumber.

Synonyms

Related terms

• upsize
• rightsize